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A strong work ethic and the pioneering spirit
A strong work ethic and the pioneering spirit Ask any courier what part of the job they like most, and the answer hardly ever involves money. In fact, if a courier answers money, there’s a leg being pulled somewhere. Couriers understand a strong work ethic. It takes grit and follow through, to successfully complete deliveries.…
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The new style of the gig work courier
The new style of the gig work courier The goal of every delivery is the successful drop-off. Whether it be crew courier, solo courier or commercial courier, the delivery is not complete until after the drop-off. Once upon a time this had to be done in person. Then came a new way. The no contact…
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The best way to navigate a difficult delivery
The best way to navigate a difficult delivery Finding the way is a courier specialty. Between diversions, detours and distractions, finding the way can be a challenge. Especially when a delivery has gone off the rails. There could be any number of reasons why a delivery falters. In some cases it’s about the cargo. Whatever…
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The best delivery and how to make it routine
The best delivery and how to make it routine It was a better than average delivery. Good pay, short distance, no wait. An ideal scenario for the solo courier. Everything went like clockwork. Except for that little incident at the light. However, it was only a close call. Nowhere near as worrisome as that little…
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The safety check and the best time to complete it
The safety check and the best time to complete it The best thing about a delivery is ____. Fill in the blank. If someone is waiting for a delivery, then ~timeliness might be one possible answer. Similarly, if it’s the drop-off of a delivery, then ~the tip might be a common answer. However, the answer…
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The Moonlight Spirit Run – Tales of the Courier
The Moonlight Spirit Run – Tales of the Courier (Continued from Play It Down Again Sam) It is dark in the tunnel. And the mood is grim. 1courier sits patiently. Listening. For now, all is quiet. Both inside, and outside, the tunnel. The m-com link sits quietly in the seat beside him. It is fortunate…
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Tales of the Courier – Better the long run
Tales of the Courier – Better the long run A short delivery isn’t always as short as it looks on paper. There are times where a short quick hop can turn into something more. That is the randomness in delivery. The courier must always be alert for the randomness. No matter the form it takes.…
